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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,020, 514,767.84 and 203,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,020, 514,767.84 and 203,254.08 is: 280,490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,020 : 514,767.84 = 203,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,020/514,767.84 = 203,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,020x = 514,767.84 × 203,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,020x = 104,628,663,732.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,628,663,732.79/373,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,490.76

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